Montage Condominiums

What Montage Condominiums's governing documents say

Montage Condominiums is a condominium community in Phoenix, AZ — you own your individual unit and share ownership of the building's common elements, which the association maintains. Each unit has a dedicated parking space and a balcony or patio as limited common elements. The association is Montage Condominium Association, Inc., and the rules apply to all unit owners, residents, and guests.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your unit (including finished surfaces, interior partitions, and fixtures serving only your unit). Limited common elements allocated to your exclusive use include your balcony/patio, parking space, HVAC components serving your unit, and associated utility lines. The association maintains all common elements, carries master insurance, and is responsible for structural repairs.
• Pets: Up to two dogs, two cats, or two common household pets (or a combination) are allowed per unit, subject to association rules. All dogs must be leashed outside the unit, and owners must immediately clean up feces. Pets must not cause excessive noise, odors, or nuisances. Bird, fish, or other common household pets are also permitted. Additional pets require board approval.
• Parking: Each unit is allocated one dedicated parking space as a limited common element, as shown on the condominium plat. The board may assign unallocated spaces, lease spaces, or adopt rules governing parking use, access, and maintenance. No mentioning of guest parking or towing specifics in the excerpt.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration includes a section on rental of units (Section 4.21), but the full text is not included in this excerpt. No minimum lease term, rental cap, or registration requirements are visible. Unit owners may lease their units, but the specific restrictions are not available from this document fragment.
• Alterations & improvements: Nonstructural changes that do not affect plumbing, structural integrity, or the concrete slab generally do not require board approval (but you are liable for any damage). Structural alterations, changes visible from the exterior (e.g., enclosing a balcony), and any modifications above the ceiling or below the floor require prior written board approval. The board may impose conditions such as security deposits, insurance, and professional plan review.
• Business use: Units are for residential use only. However, a home-based business is allowed if it is not detectable from outside the unit, complies with zoning, involves no customer visits or solicitation, and maintains the residential character. Leasing a unit is not considered a business.
• Assessments & fees: Common expenses are allocated based on each unit's percentage interest (square footage including balcony/patio). Assessments include regular common expenses, special assessments, individual expense assessments, and enforcement assessments. A reserve contribution of $300 is due from each new owner (may be adjusted), and the declarant pays a $400 refundable deposit per unit sold. Each unit has one vote in the association.
• Dispute resolution: Article 11 of the declaration requires alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for most claims, including mandatory negotiation and mediation before litigation. Certain claims may be exempt, and the association has the right to enter units for inspection and repairs.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.